Corporate/M&A: Independent Hong Kong Firms
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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Provided by Tanner De Witt
Tanner De Witt’s Corporate and Commercial practice deals with a wide range of non-contentious matters on behalf of our clients. We pride ourselves on the personal and attentive service we offer to our clients, who include public and private companies, multinationals, partnerships and individuals involved in a wide range of activities, both within Hong Kong and internationally.
Our lawyers, many of whom have international law firm backgrounds, have between them, extensive experience in Hong Kong and Asia. Our understanding of the local business environment combined with our knowledge, experience and proven track record means that we add real insight and value to the business decisions you face. We have broad experience of cross-border mergers and acquisitions, having acted for large multinationals, in addition to a sound knowledge of private equity transactions.
We have built up a thorough working knowledge of PRC business entities and structures. In addition, we have secure connections and working relationships with law firms in the PRC and most other jurisdictions, evidenced by the fact that we receive frequent referrals from well-known US, European and Asian law firms.
Chambers Review
Tanner De Witt remains part of a global referral network with elite law firms, frequently handling cross-border mandates. Its services cover the full range of corporate and commercial matters, including investments, joint ventures and M&A transactions. The team is strong in dealing with regulatory compliance work related to corporate transactions. Tanner De Witt is additionally able to assist clients on venture capital transactions, as well as restructurings and reorganisations. The firm counts Tsinghua Tongfang, Qima and Mark and Bella Erder, the owners of a media business, among its major clients.
Work Highlights
- Tanner De Witt assisted China Cinda Asset Management with its acquisition of two batches of loans.
Strengths
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"Tanner De Witt offers a tailored service. They are hands-on, know what they are doing and are proactive. You get the sense that they really care about the work they do."
"They are an entrepreneurial firm. We always see an intelligent response within one business day."
"They work as a team to brainstorm the best solutions."
"Tanner De Witt offers a tailored service. They are hands-on, know what they are doing and are proactive. You get the sense that they really care about the work they do."
"They are an entrepreneurial firm. We always see an intelligent response within one business day."
"They work as a team to brainstorm the best solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Eddie Look wins praise for his handling of cross-border M&A, joint venture establishments and private equity transactions. He is regularly mandated by clients from the manufacturing, financial services and life science industries.
"Eddie has a pleasant manner which belies a sophisticated sense of what is important for the transaction and what can be dropped as a negotiation point."
Edmond Leung focuses his practice on multi-jurisdictional private equity and M&A, and frequently acts on behalf of international companies and investors. He has extensive experience advising on acquisitions, divestments and corporate reorganisations.
"He is very experienced and able to deliver practical solutions and advice to clients. In particular, Edmond can provide effective solutions in an increasingly complex legal environment."
Tim Drew co-leads the corporate department of Tanner De Witt. He has over two decades' experience in the Hong Kong corporate market, handling all manner of cross-border corporate and transactional mandates, including M&A, disposals and shareholders' agreements.
"Tim is extremely commercially minded and an absolute pleasure to work with. His counsel and assessment of risk in an M&A transaction are invaluable."
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